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Award

22 Jun 2026 at 09:16

Summary of the contracting process

The contract process involves Northumbria Healthcare Facilities Management as the buying organisation, located at North Shields. The procurement is focused on "Scalp Coolers" aimed at minimising chemotherapy-induced hair loss, falling under the industry category of medical equipment. This procurement has reached the Award stage, with an active contract initiated on 17th June 2026 and concluding on 8th July 2026. The procurement was conducted using a direct method, below the threshold and without competition.

This tender opens up opportunities in the medical equipment supply industry, particularly for businesses involved in developing and supplying innovative healthcare solutions. Given that the supplier selected, Paxman Coolers Ltd, is a large-scale enterprise, other similarly sized organisations could find potential growth avenues in such procurement processes. Companies specialising in medical equipment or operating in the healthcare field, especially those with specific expertise in hair loss prevention technologies, would be well-suited to engage in similar opportunities.

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Notice Title

Scalp Coolers

Notice Description

Scalp Coolers to minimize chemotherapy-induced hair loss

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b9c0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058355-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33100000 - Medical equipments

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£45,100 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jun 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
16 Jun 2026 - 8 Jul 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTHUMBRIA HEALTHCARE FACILITIES MANAGEMENT
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
NORTH SHIELDS
Postcode
NE27 0QJ
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
North Tyneside
Electoral Ward
Shiremoor
Westminster Constituency
Tynemouth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PAXMAN COOLERS

Further Information

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